Retail Pharmacist

The Nook Pharmacy

Position: Retail Pharmacist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, accurate, and compassionate pharmaceutical care to patients in a community pharmacy setting. This role emphasizes strong clinical judgment, patient education, and relationship-building. The Staff Pharmacist reports to the Retail Pharmacy Manager and works collaboratively with pharmacy technicians and providers to support medication access and adherence.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited school
• Active pharmacist license in the state of Iowa
• Strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Preferred

• Experience in community or independent pharmacy practice
• Immunization certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Familiarity with third-party billing and rural healthcare challenges

ACCOUNTABILITY:


Reports to Retail Pharmacy Manager

DIRECT REPORTS:


Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Support Person


POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Pharmacy Operations

• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, clinical appropriateness, and insurance requirements
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and support staff in coordination with the Retail Pharmacy Manager
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and controlled substance compliance
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and safety initiatives
• Follow operational policies, procedures, and workflow expectations as directed by the Retail Pharmacy Manager

Quality & Patient Safety

• Identify, document, and address medication errors, near misses, and safety concerns

Patient Care & Clinical Services

• Accurately dispensing prescription medications in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Provide patient counseling on medication use, side effects, interactions, and adherence
• Conduct clinical interventions as appropriate
• Administer immunizations and other pharmacist-provided clinical services

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Communicate effectively with prescribers, nurses, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals
• Adapt workflows to meet changing patient needs in a community healthcare environment

Professional Expectations

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and hospital privacy and information security policies
• Maintain professionalism and patient trust in all interactions
• Demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support continuity of pharmacy services
• Perform other duties as necessary to support pharmacy operations and patient care

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
• May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
• Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury
• Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
• Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
• Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
• Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations

PHYSICAL DEMAND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:

Physical Demand

Level

Occasional

0-33% of the workday

Frequent

34-66% of the workday

Constant

67-100% of the workday

Typical Energy Required

SEDENTARY

10 LBS

Negligible

Negligible

1.5 - 2.1 METS

LIGHT

20 lbs

10 lbs

Negligible

2.2 - 3.5 METS

MEDIUM

20 to 50 lbs

10 to 25 lbs

10 lbs

3.6 - 6.3 METS

HEAVY

50 to 100 lbs

25 to 50 lbs

10 to 20 lbs

6.6 - 7.5 METS

VERY HEAVY

Over 100 lbs

Over 50 lbs

Over 20 lbs

Over 7.5 METS

Typical Energy Required

1 lift/rep/

30 minutes

1 lift/rep/

2 minutes

1 lift/rep/

15 seconds

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Correctable near and/or far vision
• Comprehensible speech
• Ability to perceive spoken voice clearly
• Ability to differentiate colors precisely
• Strong grip on both hands
• Tasting, smelling
• Balance & coordination

SUMMARY:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to perform by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.